Athena Security has announced the launch of Apollo 500, a weapons detection system that delivers precise real-time location alert lights.
The new system instantly guides operators to the exact position of a weapon or prohibited item on a person or in their belongings.
Athena claims that Apollo 500 has been released at a time where threat detection is the most needed.
Instead of relying on ambiguous or generalized alerts, Athena explains that Apollo uses precision light boxes that show operators exactly where the potential threat is, whether that be arms, legs, waistline, backpack, purse or a carried item, reducing confusion and dramatically speeding screening accuracy.
While no weapons detection system operates at 100% accuracy, technologies like Apollo 500 and AI-enabled X-ray help organizations achieve higher standards of speed, clarity and operational confidence.
By adopting solutions designed for real-world conditions, security teams can respond faster, reduce uncertainty and create safer environments.
Lisa Falzone, Co-Founder and President of Athena Security explained: “In high-traffic environments, every second counts and uncertainty slows teams down.
“Apollo 500 brings clarity to the screening process by giving operators precise, visual and immediate intelligence. When security teams know exactly where to look, they can respond faster, reduce friction and keep lines moving safely and efficiently.”
The company highlights that threat identification challenges have become more urgent as hospitals, schools and public institutions face rising incidents and increasing pressure to maintain both safety and throughput.
Research shows that security screening systems that rely on manual operator interpretation are prone to variability, with different officers resolving the same alert in different ways and at different speeds.
According to ASIS International’s Physical Security Measures, ambiguous or non-specific alert zones increase operator workload and create inconsistent secondary screening decisions, which in turn slow visitor throughput.
Athena states that Apollo 500 directly addresses this operational challenge by enabling teams to pinpoint potential threats.
In the demonstration video, Apollo’s system illustrates how visual-location indicators reduce the cognitive load on operators and create a faster, safer, more consistent screening experience.
According to Athena, the key features of the Apollo 500 include:
Chris Ciabarra, Co-Founder and CTO/Chief AI Officer of Athena Security commented: “Traditional systems give you a general alert. Apollo tells you exactly where to look.
“We designed the Apollo 500 to eliminate confusion at the very moment decisions matter most. When operators can instantly see where a threat is located, accuracy goes up, search times go down and the entire screening process becomes safer for everyone.”